A great run came to an end for the Yuma High School volleyball team last week in the Class 2A State Tournament in the Denver Coliseum. The Outlaws opened state play with a dominating win over Sanford, then pushed No. 4 Holyoke to the limit later in the day, onlyContinue Reading
Michael (Mike) Roy Aagesen passed away at Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado on November 15,2025 due to injuries from a motorcycle accident. Mike was born on April 13,1960 to Marven (Mike) Aagesen and Carla (Snelling) Aagesen. Mike was raised in Yuma and attended the Yuma Schools withContinue Reading
The Otis High School football team endured a most heartbreaking ending to it season, last Friday night in Peetz. Leading 30-24, Otis gave up a touchdown with under one minute left. Peetz then made the extra point to advance to the semifinals with a 31-30 win over the Bulldogs. OtisContinue Reading
Saturday, November 22, County Roads P & 53. Baked Steak Supper, Baked goods, Crafts & Quilt Prizes.Continue Reading
We can’t thank you enough for all the outpouring of love we received during this very, very difficult time. We want to thank you for the cards, money, flowers, phone calls, food, hugs and kind words. A very special thank you to Loren Penton and the EMTs, and to ChristyContinue Reading
The Yuma City Council has decided to pull back on an ordinance concerning accessory dwelling units. The council unanimously approved a motion to table the second reading during last week’s regular meeting. All six current members were in attendance, Mayor Tim McClung, Mayor Pro-tem Jerome Benish, Dan Baucke, Marc Shay,Continue Reading
It was a quick turnaround for the Yuma-1 Board of Education as it held its regular monthly meeting this past Monday night at the District Office. All five members eventually were in attendance: Board President John Deering, Tyson Brown, Heath Roundtree, Terri Cooper and Lindsey Galles. It was the finalContinue Reading
On Sunday, Oct 26, we celebrated many 4-H members at the 2025 Yuma County 4-H Achievement program. Liberty Country Challengers hosted this event which, in addition to the awards, consisted of games, a great dinner, and much fellowship. The following members earned awards… First Year Members: Blake Amrine, Greyson Baucke,Continue Reading
It is time for the next step since Yuma is going to get a new swimming pool. Yuma’s electors approved a 0.75-percent sales tax in the November 4 mail-in election. It was fairly decisive with 471 out of 799 votes (59 percent) cast in favor. The sales tax will goContinue Reading
Yuma High School’s volleyball team earned one win at the Class 2A State Tournament in the Denver Coliseum. The Outlaws’ magical postseason ride was halted by the intervention of the Saints from Vail Christian, Friday morning. However, the Outlaws opened their state tournament appearance with a dominating win over fifth-seedContinue Reading